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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.
Zhik’s ambassadors in action across globe
Friday, 03 January 2025Zhik has announced it’s the official apparel partner of the 2024 Moth World Championships, currently taking place in New Zealand (until 7 January 2025).
Icebergs seen on course for the first time since 2008
Thursday, 02 January 2025Icebergs have been confirmed by CLS – the organisation retained by the Vendée Globe to monitor ice which uses satellites and teams of experts to monitor the ice from space.
Paolo Vitelli, founder of Azimut-Benetti Group, dies age 77
Thursday, 02 January 2025Paolo Vitelli, founder and president of the Azimut-Benetti Group, and a titan of the Italian boating industry, has passed away at the age of 77 following a domestic accident at his home in Ayas, Valle d’Aosta, in Italy.
Sunseeker makes ‘temporary layoffs’ over Christmas amid cash-flow challenges
Thursday, 02 January 2025British boatbuilder Sunseeker announced a number of temporary layoffs shortly before Christmas due to “restrictions in its supply chain” during December.
Hinckley Yachts names new CEO
Thursday, 02 January 2025US boatbuilder Hinckley Yachts has appointed Gavin McClintock as its new chief executive officer. McClintock previously served as chief financial officer for Safe Harbor Marinas and is the founder of the marina group Tidekeeper. He takes over lea...
Vendée Globe: Defending champion Bestaven announces his withdrawal
Thursday, 02 January 2025After announcing a major breakdown to the steering system of the IMOCA Maître CoQ V’s on Friday, 27 December, damage which was impossible to repair at sea, Yannick Bestaven, in consultation with his technical team, has stopped in...
Hydrogen-powered RIB starts sea trials
Thursday, 02 January 2025Fabrum and King Watercraft, both based in Christchurch, New Zealand, have collaborated on the design and build of a zero-emission hydrogen-powered RIB. The H2Ocean rigid inflatable begins sea trials this month (January 2025).
Aquila expands dealer network in France and Thailand
Thursday, 02 January 2025Aquila Power Catamarans has announced the addition of two new international dealers, further broadening its network in Europe and Asia.
RNLI volunteer has marriage proposal interrupted after Christmas Day callout
Thursday, 02 January 2025A volunteer from UK charity the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) had to rush away from his partner just as she was trying on the engagement ring he’d just presented to her, as his pager sounded on Christmas Day.
First Steps into Chartering
Thursday, 02 January 2025Co-founder of PlainSailing.com, Adi Tognarelli, shares this beginners’ guide to chartering a yacht or catamaran for a sailing holiday.
SAFETY ASPECTS TO CONSIDER FOR A CARIBBEAN CRUISE
Thursday, 02 January 2025Ocean Safety has this great safety advice for anyone planning a charter holiday in the Caribbean this year.
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Craig Wood
Thursday, 02 January 2025Former soldier Craig Wood is a triple-amputee who, in early 2025, is taking on a record breaking solo and unsupported sail from Mexico to Japan.
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Wednesday, 01 January 2025
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Boatshed Platform: Overview of the 150/1% Offering
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